Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research

This study is testing a new type of CT scanner to see if it can provide clearer, more detailed images during certain cancer procedures. It will involve about 30 adults with liver or kidney cancer who are already scheduled for a specific treatment. The goal is to see if this new i…

This study is testing whether online yoga classes work as well as an established therapy (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for reducing chronic pain in veterans. 274 participants will be randomly assigned to attend either online yoga or therapy classes once a week for 12 weeks.…

This study is testing whether a condensed, 5-day group therapy program can help military personnel and veterans who struggle with PTSD, insomnia, and frequent nightmares. It compares a specialized therapy targeting sleep problems to general sleep advice, with both groups also rec…

This study is testing whether weekly phone calls from a trained support worker can improve the quality of life for Veterans with lung cancer. About 194 Veterans will be randomly assigned to either receive these support calls in addition to their usual care, or to receive only the…

This study is testing whether simple blood tests can predict how well a radiation treatment (Y90) works for liver cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 12 patients before and after treatment to look for cancer signals. The goal is to see if these blood signals can t…